No. S. 191.
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NOTICES TO MARINERS.
HARBOUR MASTER'S DEPARTMENT.
It is hereby notified that on the date to be subsequently published, a 5th Order Double Flashing White Light with Fog Bell will be exhibited from the Southern side of Kap Sing Island, Cap-sui-mun Pass, Hongkong.
This Light will be seen between * N. 80° W. and N. 45° E. through South and will be exhibited from a skeleton tower painted white on the Southern side, Kap Sing Island, about 85 feet above Mean Sea Level.
The Bell driven by Clock Work will during thick weather or heavy rain be struck from 4 to 6 times per minute.
C. W. BECKWITH, Commander, R.N.,
Harbour Master. &c.
The above Bearings from the Light",
Hongkong, 19th July, 1911.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Perth, 16th June, 1911.
The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.
F. D. NORTH,
Under Secretary.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA--SOUTH-EAST COAST.
The master of the S.S. Ferret has reported to the Acting Chief Harbour Master that whilst on a voyage from Alexander River to Point Malcolm, a very heavy break was observed South-West of Bellinger Islands, distant from the latter about one mile.
Also a heavy break was observed East-South-East from Point Malcolm, distant about two miles from the latter. These breaks are only noticeable during a heavy Southerly swell.
Charts affected.
1059.—Doubtful Island Bay to the Head of the Great Australian Bight.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 356.
CHINA SEA.
SHANGHAI DISTRICT-TSUNGMING CROSSING.
Alterations in Buoyage.
NOTICE is hereby given that a recent survey of the Tsungming Crossing shows a con- siderable narrowing up of the channel, and Captains of vessels are recommended to navigate the Crossing with caution.
As soon as circumstances permit, the following changes in the Aids to Navigation marking the Crossing will be made :-
The Second Crossing Gas-lighted Buoy will be discontinued.
A Gas-lighted Buoy, painted red, and to be known as the West Spit Buoy, will be placed to mark the south-western edge of the Tsungming Bank and the northern side of the channel. The Buoy will be in 16 feet of water, and from it Washaway Beacon will bear S. 73° 30' E. distant 2-6 miles.